Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Brickyard area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh , and the 47th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Brickyard (SO40 2HQ) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 85.4% lower than the Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh average (69.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Brickyard (SO40 2HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Rockram Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Southampton Road | Under investigation |
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